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Mar 23, 2023

Metro’s Yellow Line Will End At Mt. Vernon Square Starting In May; MetroAccess Fares Capped At $4

The turnback has been unpopular with residents who live in D.C. and Prince George’s County.

Aug 11, 2022

MetroAccess Workers Reach Tentative Union Agreement With Private Contractor, End Strike

Union members are expected to vote to approve the agreement in the next few days.

May 11, 2021

Update: Dispatchers Who Connect Riders With Disabilities To MetroAccess Vans Go On Strike

They say a 1% wage increase isn’t enough, morale is low and workers are leaving the job, making serving those that need transportation difficult. 

Feb 18, 2021

Metro Inspector General Recommends Transportation Improvements To Better Accommodate People With Disabilities

The review of Metro’s paratransit service came after Rep. Gerry Connolly filed a complaint on behalf of a customer.

Aug 12, 2016

Another MetroAccess Contract Employee Arrested On Sex Abuse Charges

Van driver Jose Pino Estrada sexually assaulted a passenger in her home.

Aug 10, 2016

MetroAccess Contract Employee Arrested On Sex Abuse Charges On The Job

A witness called in the alleged incident.

Oct 06, 2014

Gray, City Officials Unveil New Taxi Transportation Alternative For MetroAccess Riders

Over 100,000 MetroAccess rides will shift to cabs with the new CAPS-DC program.

Aug 01, 2014

Former MetroAccess Driver Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Passenger

He faces 20 years in prison.

Jun 11, 2014

D.C. May Shift 100,000 MetroAccess Rides To Cabs

The rides would be cheaper and not shared.

Feb 12, 2014

Snow Will Affect Metrobus, MetroAccess; Taxi Surcharge Starts At 6:30 P.M.

And Capital Bikeshare says they may suspend service too.

 
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